Polly

I have a new post on the Papermaze Blog today, showing my first two DT layouts using the pretty pastel July Papermaze Kit. Such a lovely kit with double-sided papers, Bazzill cardstock and a selection of embellishments. I have created my first two layouts using the 49 and Market - 'From The Garden' papers included in the kit.

Here is the first of those layouts, featuring this rather majestic old photo of Mary, known as Polly back in 1908. Polly's maiden name was Edwards, and her married name was Pond (Polly Pond). This is one of my husband's relatives, an interesting photo for the detail including her rather large wrist watch. 

Please check the Blog for details of how the layout was made. 

From the kit - I used:
Bazzill Basics Cardstock - Twig, Petunia & Nixon
49 and Market - From The Garden collection - Wildflower  
Petaloo Flowers
Uniquely Creative Ticket Washi Tape Stickers
Mintay Chipboard Clock

From my stash - I used:
Copper embossing powder
Tim Holtz - Sizzix Bigz XL Die - Wonderland
Chipboard
Tim Holtz, Sizzix Thinlits - Tag collection die set
Laser Cut Elements from the 49 and Market - From The Garden collection
Cricut 
Gathered Twigs Distress ink
Green seam binding ribbon 

That's all for today, back with the next layout tomorrow.
Thanks for looking.
Lynn x

Henry Charles Edwards

Here is my last design team layout made with the April Papermaze Kit. This one is rather a contrast to the pretty purple and lilac laypus made with this kit so far. I love this Mintay Papers - Man Cave collection - #5 paper, from the kit. I wanted to use it for a masculine layout using my new Vault Watch Gears Sizzix die set. I decided to scrap this photo of my husband's grandfather.

Please pop over to the Scrap, Paper Scissors Blog for full details of this layout. 

Here is a list of the items I chose from the kit:

Mintay Papers - Man Cave collection - #5
Bazzill Basics Cardstock - Date Swirl 

From my own collection of supplies, I used the following items:
Pearlised and metallic card
Chipboard
Stitched Rectangles Sizzix Die Set
Distress Inks 
Watercolour paper
A6 Sizzix 3-D Texture Fades Folder - Numbered
Distress Mica Sprays
Gilding wax 
Black Bazzill 
Acetate
Brads
Chain
3D foam 
49 and Market Krafty Garden Acetate Assortment
Tickets and stamps  
Embossing Powders

That's all from the April kit, although I still have papers, cardstock and embellishments left to use. 
Thanks for looking.
Lynn x

Irene and Dorothy

Take a look on the Scrap, Paper, Scissors Blog today, where you will see two new layouts I have made using the February Papermaze Kit. With this beautiful collection I have made a total of four heritage layouts. This shows sisters Irene and Dorothy, I came across these lovely photos of our family ancestors through Ancestry. I will add details of these twenties ladies at the end of this post. 

From the February kit, I used:
Simple Stories - Simple Vintage Junk Drawer collection - Notes And Things
49 and Market - Dennis Burton - Nostalgic Memories collection - Forever
Bazzill Basics Cardstock - Mocha Divine, Apricot & Beeswax 

From my own stash, I used:
Cricut 
Scrap cardstock
Copper embossing powder
Thick black embossing powder
Kraft Bazzill
Large brad
3D foam pads
Paper flowers and leaves 
Typewriter key alphabet stickers

 

Irene (1903 – 1998) and Dorothy (1905 – 1958)Kiff are they the youngest sisters of Charles Kiff (who married my great aunt Florence Dorothy Holder)

Parents – Thomas George Kiff (1859 - 1936)and Irene Leonora Eaton (1869 – 1956)

Irene Leonora
Born - 9^th August 1903 Lambeth, London (Twin to Thomas George)
Census – 1911 & 1921 – see below same as Dorothy
Marriage – July 1928 to Horace William Hale (1901 – 1968)
Death – 14^th May 1998 (94) Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Dorothy Amy
Born – 1^st July 1905 Lambeth
Marriage 19^th January 1930 to Douglas D Castell (1896 - 1977) Wandsworth, London
Death - 22^nd December 1959 Bromley, Kent

Siblings – 1. Frank Kiff (1889 – ), 2. May Kiff (1890 - ), 3. Alice Kiff (1891 - ),
4. Charles (1898 – 1995) 97, 5. Leonard Kiff (1899 – 1974) (75)
6. Thomas George Kiff (1903-1946)(43) Twin to Irene

That's all for today, I'll be back with the last layout from this kit tomorrow.
Thanks for looking
Lynn x

Laura Susannah

I am introducing the romantic February Papermaze Kit, over on the blog today.  This beautiful collection is ideal for St. Valentine, wedding and other romantic photos, but they are also perfect for heritage layouts. As the weather is cold and miserable, I have been working on my family tree, and making new links on Ancestry. I came across this lovely photo of a family ancestor. I will add details of Laura's life and family below. 

For details on making the layout, please see the Papermaze blog.

From the February Kit, I used the following items:
Simple Stories - Simple Vintage Junk Drawer collection - Notes And Things
49 and Market Nostalgic Memories chipboard words
Assorted flowers
Simple Stories Simple Vintage Woodlands floral bits
Bazzill Basics Cardstock - Fawn 

From my own supplies, I used:
Tim Holtz Layering stencil (THS077 - Floral) 
Embossing Paste
Stampendous Frantage Shabby White Embossing Enamel
Crop-A-Dile
Cream crochet cotton
3.5mm crochet hook
Tim Holtz Bigz XL die (Wonderland)
Greyboard
Sizzix Caramel Toffy embossing powder
3D foam pads

 

Laura Susannah Edwards is my husband's Maternal Great Grandaunt, she was born on 25th March 1857, Maidenhead, Berkshire. Her parents were Charles Edwards (1812 - 1885) & Ann Walters (1821 - 1912)

Laura married William John Honor (1858 – 1923) on 8th July 1878, Brentford, Middlesex. The couple had  ten children, including a set of twins: Ada May Scarfield, Sophie Elizabeth, Maud Mary, Laura Susannah, John Ernest Samuel Edward (Jack), James, Charles William Henry, Herbert, Jessie and Florence Ethel. 
 
Laura had eleven siblings: Henry, Mary, Elizabeth, John, Rebecca Ann, Jemima, Samuel, William Henry, Ernest James, Ruben and Avis. 

Laura died at the age of 88 on 21st January 1946 in Brentford, Middlesex

That's all for today, I'll be back with another layout tomorrow.
Thanks for looking.
Lynn x

Baby Girl

Here is the last of my design team layouts using the November Papermaze Kit. A lovely selection of black, white and bright colours. This layout shows the newest member of our family.

 

For full details of the kit please see the website and the blog.

From the kit I used:
Doodlebug Design - Hello Again - Dainty Dots
Simple Stories - The Little Things - Always Remember
Simple Stories - Simple Vintage Life In Bloom - Make Time
American Crafts - Shimelle Main Character Energy - After Hours
Bazzill Basics - Blackbird and Petunia

heart button
1m black twine
alphabet stickers

From my stash I used:
VersaMark ink pad
Jofy stamp set #14
white embossing powder
Martha Stewart 3 in 1 punch
White Gloss Nuvo Crystal Drops
white foam letter stickers
 

 

That's all from the November kit, I'm currently preparing layouts with the December kit - I'll be back soon.
Thanks for looking.
Lynn x

Family History

Here is my last layouts using the July Papermaze Kit which is still available in the shop and online.

Family History - This lovely photo from 1922, a real fashion plate, may show very distant cousins, but I couldn't resist scrapbooking the beautiful wedding portrait.

From the Kit I used:
49 & Market - Spectrum Sherbet - Cotton Candy
Bazzill Basics Cardstock - Parakeet, Cream, Jetstream, Whirlpool, & Arctic
paper flower
strip of pearls

From my stash I used:
Distress Oxide Inks 
chipboard Ivy Corner from Dusty Attic
Gesso
Clear Embossing Ink
clear embossing powder
Tim Holtz Thinlits die set - Crochet
Cricut
Tim Holtz Framelit Tag collection
green organza ribbon
Tim Holtz Thinlits die set - Silhouette Birds
small blossoms

That's all from the July Kit, I'm now busy working with the August Kit to bring you soon.
Thanks for looking.
Lynn x

Island Hopping

My second pair of layouts using the July Papermaze Kit went live on the blog today and the kit is available in the shop and online. Featuring greens, blues, white and a touch of yellow papers and cardstock. A pretty and useful selection of embellishments are also included.

Island Hopping - This layout shows photos of our sailing holiday last year.

 

From the kit I used:
American Crafts - Maggie Holmes - Round Trip -  Documented
American Crafts - Paige Evans - Splendid - #10
Bazzill Basics Cardstock - White
Authentique Petite Type alpha stickers
tag

From my stash I used:
Vicki Boutin Color Study Stencil
Clear Embossing Ink 
clear embossing powder
Distress Oxide Ink Pads (Chipped Sapphire, Salvaged Patina and Mermaid Lagoon)
Light and navy-blue jute twine
3D pads
eyelet
Glittery foam letter stickers 

Back with my last layout tomorrow.
Thanks for looking
Lynn x

Elizabeth

I'm over on the Papermaze Blog today to introduce the versatile September Papermaze Kit - with a mix of papers and embellishments in soft neutral colours. Ideal for many different themes including heritage, nautical, masculine or feminine.

I have created four layouts, two heritage and two with very recent photos. I have used chipboard in all of my layouts, from three different companies, all available from Papermaze.

My second layout is Elizabeth Humbley Banks - (1796 - 1861)
Elizabeth was born in Hail Weston, Huntingdonshire, on 22nd April 1796
She married Joseph Banks on 22 April 1819 in Hail Weston - they had 15 children.
She died in Hail Weston on 24th November 1861

Please see the blog, link above for full details on making the layout.

From the kit I used:
Prima Marketing - Nature Lover collection - In Flight
Simple Stories - Happily Ever After - We Do!
P13 - Soulmate collection #02
Bazzill - Pigment & Dusk
Lace
Prima butterfly

From my stash I used:
That Special Touch stencil Art Is
Distress Ink Pads
Scrapiniec Chipboard pieces
Clear embossing ink
Copper & Clear embossing powder
Doily
Pearls
Tim Holtz Sizzix Thinlits Funky Foliage set
Cricut

 

That's all for today, back with more from this kit very soon.
Thanks for looking
Lynn x